The events in 1.6 open up many doorways for future developments, exposing the Phaeton siblings to increasing danger.
However, perhaps the most concerning reveal of all is Vivians vision.
What does it mean, and will it signal a tragic fate for Belle and Wise?
WARNING: Major spoilers on ZZZ Version 1.6s main story ahead.
What happened in Version 1.6?
A chase ensues, revealing the sacrifice core’s role in a planned attack on New Eridu.
To understand the looming threat, Phaeton investigates Bringers past.
His transformation into a radical figure begins as he makes desperate pleas to the Creator.
Every vision is accompanied by uncontrollable tears, hinting at the severity of the events she predicts.
She is associated with Mockingbird and works alongside Hugo, helping the team identify possible locations of other sacrifices.
Phaeton ventures into a Hollow accompanied by Vivian, Hugo, Anby, and Lycaon, seeking answers.
The mission takes a dark turn when the group is unknowingly tracked by a member of TOPS.
They realise too late that they have inadvertently led the enemy straight to the sacrifice.
The situation worsens when Hugo fully betrays them, threatening to kill Phaeton.
Meanwhile, Hartman Ravenlock from TOPS escapes.
Given that her visions always signify tragic events, this foreshadows an impending catastrophe involving the Phaeton siblings.
Is Hugo still alive?
Before we get to the bigger questions, lets get this one out of the way.
Then theres his whole speech about becoming the bad dragon to slay the real dragon.
That definitely doesnt sound like the words of someone whos about to die for real.
If we go by this pattern, it looks like Hugo will definitely return sooner rather than later.
This comparison might seem puzzling, as Belle and Wise never sought fame or power.
However, delving deeper into Phaeton’s myth reveals alternative interpretations of the vision.
Despite Helios' warnings, Phaeton insists on driving the Sun Chariot for a day.
He veers too close to Earth, scorching it, then too far, causing freezing temperatures.
This myth directly parallels the Phaeton siblings in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ).
If this continues, they may face perils beyond their control.
We also dont know what their newly unlocked abilities are.
Does it take a toll on their bodies as well?
But remember: their implants, Eous, and the HDD are all connected.
But perhaps due to newfound excitement, our character kept going, even if it seemed dangerous.
Then theres Phaetons demise.
Along with other Agents, she might mourn the Phaetons fall.
Who is Zeus in this story?
One crucial question remains: who represents Zeus in this parallel?
It is certainly not Carole, as she aligns with Helios and Helios Academy.
One possibility lies in the Bringer investigation.
He then pleaded to the mysterious Creator, who seemingly desires the Hollows to consume the world.
In Greek mythology, Zeus struck down Phaeton to protect the Earth.
Rewinding the past, or looking into the future?
Another theory takes us back to Version 1.0, where Phaetons HDD was hacked.
Wise calls Belle by name multiple times, and a rewind button flashes quickly multiple times.
Then Wise speaks again: In the end, it all comes down to us.
Belle responds, I wont give up.
An explosion follows, consuming them just before the vision ends.
If we follow this path, the vision could have two interpretations.
It is possible that the events Belle or Wise saw were from the past.
And though greatly he failed, more greatly he dared.
Looking at the parallels with Greek mythology, the HDD and Eous could have been their chariot.
However, this raises contradictionsif they caused the Hollow disaster, why do they fight against it?
Why do they have no recollection of their teachers fate?
In Anbys agent story, Wise calls Trigger Charon.
In Greek mythology, Charon is the ferryman who transports souls across the river Styx to the Underworld.
Those he takes with him pay with Obols.
What comes next for Belle and Wise?
Vivians vision remains open-ended.
While her visions often come true, could this be the one time the future changes?
HoYoverse games rarely shy away from tragedy, but perhaps a different path awaits.
